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Get in the know - dec 8, 2023
Get in the know - dec 8, 2023
Save the Date! Thursday April 26th at Balboa Park Club
2023 Economic Summit Recap Video Courtesy of Energy Media
Join us on April 26th, 2024, at the Balboa Park Club for a transformative
experience at the South County Economic Development Council's Annual
Economic Summit.
This year, we celebrate the remarkable renaissance of South County,
showcasing the unprecedented investment pouring into our region.
As the epicenter of growth and opportunity, South County is poised
to emerge as a regional leader. Engage in crucial conversations,
explore avenues for maximizing potential, and be part of shaping
the future.
Don't miss this chance to play a pivotal role in the dynamic
evolution of South County's economic landscape.
This is an Exciting Opportunity for High School Students in South County! YEA! is a groundbreaking program that empowers students to transform their business ideas into reality. Over the course of a year, students in grades 9-12 will learn how to conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to investors, and even launch their very own companies!
We believe that you have incredible potential and the drive to succeed. That's why we want to hear from YOU! If you or know of someone who might be interested in joining the YEA! program or know a high school student who would be a perfect fit, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Contact us at Alejandra@southcountyedc.com and let us know that you're ready to embark on this incredible entrepreneurial journey!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to become a confident entrepreneur. Sign up today!
Erin M. Mahoney , Senior Director, Community Schools
San Diego County Office of Education
Dr. Erin Mahoney from the San Diego Board of Education delivered a presentation at the South County EDC's monthly board meeting held on Dec 5th at PSAR. She highlighted the significance of community schools, emphasizing their role in improving student learning, strengthening families, and fostering healthier communities.
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Beginning this Saturday, there will be changes at Ped-West, the border crossing point between the US and Mexico in San Diego. Due to the increasing demand for processing migrants, Ped-West will be temporarily closed to pedestrian crossers.
Instead, it will be utilized for the purpose of migrant processing. As a result of this shift in resources, there may be delays at vehicle ports of entry as staffing needs to be redirected to support the processing efforts.
San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF) is requesting
proposals from qualified environmental service consultants to provide
environmental consulting services as part of a Brownfield Community-Wide
Assessment Grant focused on National City, CA.
To learn more about the project and how to submit a proposal, please
visit the RFP website by clicking the button below.
The San Diego County Water Authority this week received a prestigious international engineering award for using an innovative construction technology to raise the historic San Vicente Dam , a project that helps ensure regional water security for generations to come.
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The next application period for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC)
program is opening on January 2, 2024 and will close on January 22,
2024.
The CCTC is a tax credit program, run by the Governor’s Office of Business
and Economic Development (GO-Biz), that grants tax credits to businesses
that want to locate in California or stay and grow in the state.
Assistance Available for South County Manufacturers! Book a Free Consultation!
The South County Economic Development Council is offering valuable
assistance to local manufacturers by providing access to various
resources at no cost.
These resources include wage subsidies, workforce development programs,
operational assistance, and more.
The South County EDC's Business Outreach team extends the invitation
to its board of directors and members to volunteer in our canvassing
efforts. This is a great opportunity to learn more on how we
assist our South County business community.
To sign up please send an email SCEDC@southcountyedc.com.
Do you have a Small Business in need of a loan?
Are you looking to acquire new equipment or
adding employees?
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December 20th, 2023
Closed December 25th to January 2nd.
Jan 9th, 2024.
